Course Catalogue 2026-2027

An introduction to a portion of the New Testament: Acts, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Romans, Philippians, 1 Peter, Hebrews and Revelation. The course has three principal foci: (i) the nature of Graeco-Roman society and the significance of that context for interpreting New Testament Texts, (ii) Paul's theology, explored in the context of the debates of recent decades concerning its relationship to Second Temple Judaism, and (iii) the understanding of the identity of Jesus expressed in the New Testament texts studied, with significant emphasis on Jesus as the one who saves. The course encourages students to engage issues through a close reading of the biblical texts and critical engagement with a variety of scholarly perspectives. The main assessments both develop students' exegetical skills and take them deeper into the Christological questions explored in the third focus of the course. This course functions as the second half of the Wycliffe introduction to the New Testament, or it can be taken on its own.

An introduction to a portion of the New Testament: Acts, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Romans, Philippians, 1 Peter, Hebrews and Revelation. The course has three principal foci: (i) the nature of Graeco-Roman society and the significance of that context for interpreting New Testament Texts, (ii) Paul's theology, explored in the context of the debates of recent decades concerning its relationship to Second Temple Judaism, and (iii) the understanding of the identity of Jesus expressed in the New Testament texts studied, with significant emphasis on Jesus as the one who saves. The course encourages students to engage issues through a close reading of the biblical texts and critical engagement with a variety of scholarly perspectives. The main assessments both develop students' exegetical skills and take them deeper into the Christological questions explored in the third focus of the course. This course functions as the second half of the Wycliffe introduction to the New Testament, or it can be taken on its own.

The biblical and patristic tradition of the Orthodox Church is clear that the church is to advocate for the poor and the marginalised in the world, caring for their needs and pursuing justice on their behalf. We are not to neglect spiritual needs for social ones, nor social needs for those that are spiritual. This course will explore how the church, as the ongoing body of Christ in the world, should follow Christ in his self-sacrificing identification with all who are cast out or suffering, and care
for the whole person, body and spirit. It will explore the theological significance of suffering and illness, and develop a holistic and pastoral understanding of mission that situates the church in the margins of this present age, ministering to Christ in the poor, the sick, the alienated and the imprisoned.

The biblical and patristic tradition of the Orthodox Church is clear that the church is to advocate for the poor and the marginalised in the world, caring for their needs and pursuing justice on their behalf. We are not to neglect spiritual needs for social ones, nor social needs for those that are spiritual. This course will explore how the church, as the ongoing body of Christ in the world, should follow Christ in his self-sacrificing identification with all who are cast out or suffering, and care
for the whole person, body and spirit. It will explore the theological significance of suffering and illness, and develop a holistic and pastoral understanding of mission that situates the church in the margins of this present age, ministering to Christ in the poor, the sick, the alienated and the imprisoned.

The biblical and patristic tradition of the Orthodox Church is clear that the church is to advocate for the poor and the marginalised in the world, caring for their needs and pursuing justice on their behalf. We are not to neglect spiritual needs for social ones, nor social needs for those that are spiritual. This course will explore how the church, as the ongoing body of Christ in the world, should follow Christ in his self-sacrificing identification with all who are cast out or suffering, and care
for the whole person, body and spirit. It will explore the theological significance of suffering and illness, and develop a holistic and pastoral understanding of mission that situates the church in the margins of this present age, ministering to Christ in the poor, the sick, the alienated and the imprisoned.

The biblical and patristic tradition of the Orthodox Church is clear that the church is to advocate for the poor and the marginalised in the world, caring for their needs and pursuing justice on their behalf. We are not to neglect spiritual needs for social ones, nor social needs for those that are spiritual. This course will explore how the church, as the ongoing body of Christ in the world, should follow Christ in his self-sacrificing identification with all who are cast out or suffering, and care
for the whole person, body and spirit. It will explore the theological significance of suffering and illness, and develop a holistic and pastoral understanding of mission that situates the church in the margins of this present age, ministering to Christ in the poor, the sick, the alienated and the imprisoned.

The biblical and patristic tradition of the Orthodox Church is clear that the church is to advocate for the poor and the marginalised in the world, caring for their needs and pursuing justice on their behalf. We are not to neglect spiritual needs for social ones, nor social needs for those that are spiritual. This course will explore how the church, as the ongoing body of Christ in the world, should follow Christ in his self-sacrificing identification with all who are cast out or suffering, and care
for the whole person, body and spirit. It will explore the theological significance of suffering and illness, and develop a holistic and pastoral understanding of mission that situates the church in the margins of this present age, ministering to Christ in the poor, the sick, the alienated and the imprisoned.

Polictical Theology addresses from an abstract and theoretical perspective with a normative flavour, questions concerning the relationships between institutionalized religion and politics. It also deals with the analysis of agency in shaping public policies when religious beliefs and wor!dviews, as well as their absence or even opposition to them, inform public decision making. In this context, we ask ourselves whether it is possible to develop a theological discourse that doesn't touch everyday iife of ordinary people and that doesn't address the concerns that they face in their specific and concrete situations? TheolOf)y has somehow to provide guidance in the human quest for the meaning of our own lives, in the search for the ultimate purpose of human activity and action, as well as in the analysis of social, economic, political, and legal structures and the underlying dynamics that give them form. But is it legitimate in a world heavily influenced by the French and American revolutions (Laicite de l'etat / separation of Church and State} to allow the interference of religious beliefs in shaping political discourse and political debate? Is there a place for faith based values to be translated into a political platform affecting the policies of the Government and shaping public opinion? This course analyzes critically the genesis (origins, backgrounds, and roots) of the tenets and theoretical frameworks (concepts, methods, assumptions, worldviews and prescriptions) that are employed, developed, and systematized by the different authors and schools of thought of what is now known as "Political theology". Quite important becomes also to look at the issues raised and the questions asked. In a post-modern, multicultural, secular and globalized world, a theological discourse enriched by the insights and methodologies developed by the social sciences and literary theory should allow fresh approaches to the analysis of current and old concerns.

This course examines key issues and themes that underscore and are shaping contemporary discourses in the field of world (global) Christianity. Examples of themes explored are the tectonic shifts that characterize the phenomenon of world Christianity, the translatability of the Christian faith, gospel-culture relations, diasporic forms of Christianity, interaction between the Christian faith and other religious traditions, and ideas of a global Christian theological identity. The course encourages reflection on the role that indigenous Christianity has played in the discourse on world Christianity. Focusing on specific case studies and using primarily theological method of inquiry, the course exposes students to the challenges and values for doing theology and Christian ministry in indigenous and multicultural contexts.

This course examines key issues and themes that underscore and are shaping contemporary discourses in the field of world (global) Christianity. Examples of themes explored are the tectonic shifts that characterize the phenomenon of world Christianity, the translatability of the Christian faith, gospel-culture relations, diasporic forms of Christianity, interaction between the Christian faith and other religious traditions, and ideas of a global Christian theological identity. The course encourages reflection on the role that indigenous Christianity has played in the discourse on world Christianity. Focusing on specific case studies and using primarily theological method of inquiry, the course exposes students to the challenges and values for doing theology and Christian ministry in indigenous and multicultural contexts.

This course examines key issues and themes that underscore and are shaping contemporary discourses in the field of world (global) Christianity. Examples of themes explored are the tectonic shifts that characterize the phenomenon of world Christianity, the translatability of the Christian faith, gospel-culture relations, diasporic forms of Christianity, interaction between the Christian faith and other religious traditions, and ideas of a global Christian theological identity. The course encourages reflection on the role that indigenous Christianity has played in the discourse on world Christianity. Focusing on specific case studies and using primarily theological method of inquiry, the course exposes students to the challenges and values for doing theology and Christian ministry in indigenous and multicultural contexts.

This course examines key issues and themes that underscore and are shaping contemporary discourses in the field of world (global) Christianity. Examples of themes explored are the tectonic shifts that characterize the phenomenon of world Christianity, the translatability of the Christian faith, gospel-culture relations, diasporic forms of Christianity, interaction between the Christian faith and other religious traditions, and ideas of a global Christian theological identity. The course encourages reflection on the role that indigenous Christianity has played in the discourse on world Christianity. Focusing on specific case studies and using primarily theological method of inquiry, the course exposes students to the challenges and values for doing theology and Christian ministry in indigenous and multicultural contexts.